Type 2 / 6

Phlegm-Heat Congestion

Phlegm-dampness stagnates and transforms into heat; phlegm and heat bind together to obstruct the lung passage. Often caused by spicy food, excess alcohol, or chronic late nights generating stomach heat that condenses fluids into phlegm.

Tongue & Pulse Red tongue, yellow greasy coating; slippery-rapid or wiry-rapid pulse

Who Is Most Affected

Meat-eaters and heavy drinkersHeat constitution, prone to internal fireChronic late nights and irregular sleepSmokers

Common Symptoms

Loud, forceful snoring with rapid breathing
Dry mouth and bitter taste, burning throat in the morning
Yellow, sticky phlegm that is hard to expectorate
Dry stools, dark yellow urine
Red face and eyes, irritability

Treatment Focus

1 Clear heat, dissolve phlegm, ventilate the lungs

2 Strictly avoid alcohol and spicy, irritating foods

3 Regular sleep schedule, no late nights

4 Drink plenty of water to keep airways moist

Representative Formula

Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang

Huang Qin (clears lung heat)Sang Bai Pi (clears lungs, descends Qi)Gua Lou Ren (clears heat, dissolves phlegm)Bei Mu (moistens lungs, dissolves phlegm)Zhu Ru (clears heat, dissolves phlegm)Shi Chang Pu (transforms dampness, opens orifices)Dan Nan Xing (clears heat, dissolves phlegm)

⚠️ Chinese herbs should be used under guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner. Do not self-prescribe.